WRIGHT TOWNSHIP CEMETERIES
MARNE, WELLS, MAPLE HILL
To arrange a burial, contact the Clerk at 616-677-3048 or 616-677-3178
Wright Township operates three cemeteries. The Marne Cemetery is located on the south side of Hayes St. between 16th Ave and State St. The Wells Cemetery is located on Cleveland St. east of 16th Ave. The Maple Hill Cemetery is located on 40th Ave. between Arthur St. and Cleveland St. behind the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
GRAVE PURCHASES
CREMAINSGRAVE TRANSFERS
CREMAINSGRAVE TRANSFERSResident*$400 Two per Grave Site Allowed$100
$400 Two per Grave Site Allowed$100Non-Resident**$800 Two per Grave Site Allowed$200
$800 Two per Grave Site Allowed$200Opening/Closing $400
November through March $50 for thaw blanket -- $100 snow plowing
BURIAL SITE DECORATION (Decorations must be removed by October 15)
*Residents are persons that reside in the Township of Wright.
**Non-Residents are immediate family members of a resident of Wright Township owning a cemetery lot in Wright Township.
Opening and Closings are charged directly by Sexton.
Every earth interment shall be enclosed in a concrete box or a box of acceptable metal. Fiberglass also acceptable.
Grave owners shall obtain authorization from the Township Board for grave transfers.
CEMETERY CARE PROVIDED
The cemetery grounds are maintained by Wright Township Designee. The Wright Township staff does not water or fertilize the grounds.
Wright Township allows visitation from 8 a.m. to dusk. Cemeteries are patrolled by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department.
BURIAL SITE DECORATION (Decorations must be removed by October 15)
Appropriate:
Annual or perennial flowers planted within one foot of headstone.
Annual or perennial flowers planted within one foot of headstone.Urns or metal baskets placed within one foot of headstone.
Urns or metal baskets placed within one foot of headstone.Artificial flowers placed within one foot of the headstone.
Artificial flowers placed within one foot of the headstone.Must be maintained or the Township has authority to remove.
Inappropriate:
Trees
TreesEvergreens
EvergreensFences, railings, edging or walls
Fences, railings, edging or wallsGravel, brick, stone or wood chips around headstone
Gravel, brick, stone or wood chips around headstoneUnder the direction of the Wright Township Board, Designee shall have the power to remove and dispose from any lot – trees, branches, roots, shrubs or plants that are deemed offensive, unsightly or injurious to the appearance of the surrounding lots or grounds. They shall have power to remove any stone, monument, railing or other structures, which they shall deem improper or offensive.
